The Black Lives Matter movement explained | World Economic …
Black Lives Matter now describes itself as a “chapter-based national organization working for the validity of black life”. It has developed to include the issues of black women and LGBT communities, undocumented black people and black people with disabilities.
Black History Month and a decade of Black Lives Matter | World …
Feb 16, 2022 · Black Lives Matter has evolved from a hashtag to a global movement for racial justice. Here are some of the key events over the decade. Ten years ago on 26 February, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin went to buy a bag of Skittles and some iced tea.
Black Lives Matter – where are we now and what can you do?
Nov 16, 2020 · Beyond these examples of how the tragic deaths of George Floyd and other Black Americans have influenced the past few months, we need to keep speaking up for diversity and inclusion. We need to keep the conversation going in order to keep alive the spirit of Black Lives Matter and our hopes for a fairer world.
Black Lives Matter – for Pakistan's Sheedi community too
Aug 14, 2020 · The Pakistani diaspora in the US must acknowledging that Black people fought for the very civil rights that allow Pakistani-American communities to exist. After all, the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 allowed the majority of Pakistanis currently living in the US into the country in the first place, by eliminating restrictive ...
Great Reset: 3 steps to a fair, inclusive and sustainable future ...
Oct 8, 2020 · Moderated by Rebecca Blumenstein from the New York Times, the session Mobilizing New Power for Change focused on new forms of collective action being sparked by employees and consumers on social justice and sustainability: Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality, public awareness of the Brazilian rainforest fires, and consumer ...
Here's how Black people can overcome racial inequality in the US ...
Feb 1, 2023 · While the Black Lives Matter movement is considered by 39% as having done the most to help Black people in the US in recent years. Black History Month originated in 1926 as Negro History Week. Created by Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian and journalist, the week celebrated the achievements of Black Americans following their emancipation from ...
6 powerful quotes from leaders - The World Economic Forum
Jun 4, 2020 · Leaders from politics, black communities, faith and business have been speaking out following protests in response to the death of George Floyd. African-American Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on 25 May. Across the world thousands have protested his death, asking for social change.
What companies are doing to fight systemic racism - The World …
Jun 24, 2020 · Since then, citizens have been protesting in cities across the United States and around the world. Businesses and organizations are also taking action – by supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, tackling inequality in their own workplaces, donating to social justice organizations and using their platforms to promote racial diversity, inclusion and equity in the business community.
4 ways to be an ally in the fight against racism
Jun 19, 2020 · Alicia Garza, one of the founders of Black Lives Matter, was honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader in 2020. The organisation she started has grown to include many local Black Lives Matter chapters around the world; finding one in your local area can give you insight in how best to get involved with your local organizers.
Black History Month: What is it and why do we need it?
Feb 7, 2024 · By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the civil-rights movement and a growing awareness of Black identity, Negro History Week was celebrated by mayors in cities across the country. Eventually, the event evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History month.